Australian Senator Fraser Anning should have demonstrated empathy and compassion in light of the Christchurch mosque massacre instead of fanning hate, said Economic Affairs Minister Mohammed Azmin Ali.
In a statement today, Azmin said Anning had chosen to vent his prejudice and hatred against Islam and Muslims instead of condemning the acts of violence. "Australian Senator Fraser Anning’s statement blaming the mass shootings in Christchurch on immigration and Islam is utterly contemptible and illogical.
"With others are mourning and expressing sympathy for the families and loved ones of the victims of this heinous hate crime, Senator Anning’s remarks are highly insensitive as well as being totally unwarranted and racist," said Azmin.Anning had said the Christchurch mosquetoday which claimed at least 49 lives, was a reflection of Australia and New Zealand's fear over an increasing Muslim presence in their countries.
"The real cause of bloodshed on New Zealand streets today is the immigration program which allowed Muslim fanatics to migrate to New Zealand in the first place," he said.Anning, who is well known for his inflammatory speeches, was formerly a member of the One Nation party and had a short stint in the Australian Party last year. For almost 20 years, Malaysiakini has stayed true to the cause of providing the Malaysian public with the truth.
Azmin Ali likes it or not, the New Zealand shooting incident is the best reminder to Malay politicians to stop using Race & Religion to win general elections and by-elections.